But the Real Madrid star is not concerned by the magnitude of the task ahead.

''I think Portugal is doing well. It's true that we play a very tough group stage but this helps us to improve even more,'' he said at an event hosted by gaming site bwin.com.

''Portugal is in a very good moment. It's true that the team has changed a lot. We will spend lots of time together before the tournament starts and that will help us to play a better World Cup this year.